Tala
Celtis tala Gillies ex Planch.
Celtis tala, known as tala, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical South America. It is a significant component of the Gran Chaco prairies and parts of the Argentinian pampa. The species features small to medium-sized spines and is distributed across Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Description
Celtis tala belongs to the Cannabaceae family and is part of the genus Celtis. It was first described in 1848 by Gillies ex Planch. This tree is found in the northeastern and northwestern regions of Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay. It is a characteristic species of the Gran Chaco and contributes to the ecological structure of the Argentinian pampa. Its spiny nature is a distinguishing feature.
Other common names
Tala
Distribution
BR · Global · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Brazil South · Uruguay
Synonyms
Momisia integrifoliaMertensia texanaMertensia talaCeltis cinereaCeltis sellovianaCeltis tala var. gaudichaudianaCeltis tala var. gilliesianaCeltis tala var. sellovianaCeltis tala var. weddellianaCeltis weddellianaCeltis spinosa var. weddelianaCeltis spinosa var. weddelliana